Aquaria might have been born as Giovanni Palandrani, but in drag terms, she was born to do exactly what she's doing now. Those unfamiliar with drag terms might not understand the concept of a 'drag mother' - a fellow queen who takes on the responsibility of looking after a queen when their own parents reject them because of their occupation or sexuality. For Aquaria, that drag mother was Sharon Needles. She also had the advantage of working in New York, and having a background in fashion and dance from her school studies.
With such a strong start and several powerful connections, Aquaria made light work of winning the tenth season of 'Drag Race.' She's continued to go from strength to strength since then, being called upon as a model for several prestigious fashion houses. As smart as she is sassy, you can read her work in the British style magazine 'Dazed,' where she's currently employed as an editor.